On December 23, the 220 meter long passenger cruise ship Costa Neoclassica caught fire while en route to Aqaba. The blaze started in the vessel’s smokestack, but was quickly extinguished by the crew. The vessel was able to continue under its own power to Aqaba. An inspection in port found damage was limited to the external portion of the funnel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Costa Neoclassiaca was able to leave port for a voyage to Mauritius.
The 186 meter long, 46223 dwt bulk freighter Stove Trader caught fire while at the port of Aqaba, Jordan. The Stove Trader was unloading it’s cargo of wood when a fire broke out. The crew and local firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. No further details reported.
The 129 meter long, 2655 dwt ro-ro ferry Amman caught fire in the Red Sea near Aqaba, Jordan. The fire started in the galley by an electrical fault. The fire lasted a half an hour before the crew was able to extinguish it. No reports of injuries and damage was limited. The Amman was en route to Nuweiba with 664 passengers and 70 vehicles. The ferry continued to Nuweiba where it safely berthed.
